Cute Montavilla charmer, recently remodeled and upgraded: floors, windows, bath and kitchen are new. Energy Score is 8/10, with high efficiency gas furnace, double-pane windows, and upgraded insulation. There is a large laundry area with room for storage, and a detached structure in the back perfect for office or studio use! Large backyard with fruit trees is fully fenced, backs up to alley that could be used for access, or to build a garage/ADU if buyer desires. Close-in location with easy freeway and MAX access, biker’s paradise, yet quiet and secluded. Minutes to the trendy Montavilla area, or Mall 205 shops and restaurants. Walkscore=77, Transit=64 Bikescore=96. Why rent when you can buy? Ask about buy down incentives! Courtesy to brokers! [Home Energy Score = 8. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10226482]
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Public Records
Oct 1, 1989
Sold
$26,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,968 (+23.2%)
2024
$3,220 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,096 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,029 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,978 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,732 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,632 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,554 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,448 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,240 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,181 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,149 (+16.3%)
2013
$1,847 (−0.9%)
2012
$1,863 (+2.0%)
2011
$1,828 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,734 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,689
Tax history for 8819 NE Couch St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,968 (+23.2%)
2024
$3,220 (+4.0%)
2023
$3,096 (+2.2%)
2022
$3,029 (+1.7%)
2021
$2,978 (+9.0%)
2020
$2,732 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,632 (+3.0%)
2018
$2,554 (+4.3%)
2017
$2,448 (+9.3%)
2016
$2,240 (+2.7%)
2015
$2,181 (+1.5%)
2014
$2,149 (+16.3%)
2013
$1,847 (−0.9%)
2012
$1,863 (+2.0%)
2011
$1,828 (+5.4%)
2010
$1,734 (+2.7%)
2009
$1,689
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
790
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Multnomah County
APN
R296586
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
R2.5
Residential 2,500 zone
The single-dwelling zones are intended to preserve land for housing and to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The zones implement the comprehensive plan policies and designations for single-dwelling housing and provide options for infill housing that is compatible with the scale of the single-dwelling neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Nov 18, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Heat pump
HVAC
Oct 30, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Quartz, Range Hood, Solid Surface Countertop
Tax Legal Description: VILLA HILL, BLOCK 6, LOT 6&8
Tax Annual Amount: $3,096.09
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: Yes
Energy Efficiency Features: Added Wall Insulation, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Forced Air - 90%, Insulation and Ceiling Insulation
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air - 90%
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Vestal
Middle Or Junior School: Roseway Heights
High School: Leodis McDaniel
Location Information
Directions: Burnside and 89th
Unparsed Address: 8819 NE COUCH ST, Portland, OR 97220
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 790
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Multnomah County
APN: R296586
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Vestal Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Harrison Park School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Leodis V. McDaniel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, OR • 97220
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.7 hrs
2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$420,000 – $508,000
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